Bhaj Govindam  Scenario: It is very essential to remember who this is being addressed to. Shankracharyaji is addressing the seekers/Sadhak, who are on the path of Self-Realisation/God-Realisation. (I chose to believe we all are journeying towards the self.) As we all know Sanatan Dharma says that Human Birth is very precious and it can help us cross the ocean of mundane existence, free us from the cycle of birth and death.  To be able to make this leap, the Vedas say - Manur Bhav - Manusya tu Manusya Banja. Simply put, ‘it is a journey between Human being and being Human’. The words used in Bhaj Govindam are not sugar quoted and again they mean exactly what they say, hard hitting as they might be, it is best to take them the way they are intended by the Great Guru. Verse 3 naariistanabhara naabhiidesham drishhtvaa maagaamohaavesham etanmaamsaavasaadi vikaaram manasi vichintaya vaaram vaaram 
 The third verse said to me - Sruti says

Bhaj Govindam Verse 3

As I learn I share my humble learning.

- Ramcharitmanas (Ramayan)- 3 Episodes (Currently conducting session)
- Bhaj Govindam - 23 Episodes
- Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran - 65 Episodes
- Geeta - 29 Episodes 
- Sunderkand - 7 Episodes
- Vibhishan Gita (Completed) - 15 Episodes 
- Navratri - Inner Awakening (Completed) - 1 Episode 

Why this Endeavour?

All machines come with manuals, we read the manuals before we operate them. However, this complex machine called ‘human’ is used without any guidance. The scriptures are the ‘Manuals for Humans’. The sooner we ‘Understand’ them, the better the type of life we will lead and better directed our pursuits will be.

We are sitting on a store house of rich scriptures. The wisdoms that abides in them is immense. However, most of the time this precious knowledge is kept covered in an orange cloth, in a sacred corner and removed occasionally for chants and obeisance.

The effort here is to make these a daily read for us. We should be able to pick up any scripture, Just like one effortlessly picks up a novel, magazine, newspaper, etc. any time, anywhere, read, interpret and experience it.

As one of the saints once said, 

How long are you going to read other people’s experience? 

When will you experience it yourself?

There can be multiple interpretations. Delve deeper into your very being and after that constant musing, what is it that you feel this reveals?

Details on the Books;

Bhaj Govindam

This is a hard hitting composition to awaken us by the great Guru Shankaracharya.
My learnings from Bhaj Govindam is a written expression, kindly refer to the notes below the audio. 

Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran 

This is a Mahapuran, written by Vedvyasaji and narrated by his son Sukhdevji to Raja Pariksit. 
Note: Pls refer to the notes to see which Skanda and chapter the session talks about. Currently we are in the 9th Skandh or Book.

Geeta

This is widely known, and is a part of Mahabharat. It is a divine dialogue between Shri Krishna and Arjun. 
The sessions are verse 24 onwards. Verse from 1 to 23 were not recorded, as at that time we had face to face sessions. 

Sundarkand 

This is a part of the Ramayan. Here, the great devotee Hanumanji, shows us essence of devotion. We are referring to the Tulsi Ramayan - RamcharitraManas
 
Vibhisan Gita (Complete)

This was done while understanding Shri Ram in Bhagwat, however the material was taken from Ramayan
- Vibhishan Gita (Part of Tulsi Ramayan - Lanka Kand - Completed) 

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Ramcharitmanas Baalkand 3 Gist of what was done in the session 1. Naradji to Valmikiji- Bharamaji discovered a writer in Valmiki. When the latter uttered a piece of Poetry during deep grief and encouraged by Bharamaji he starts to write the Ramayan. 2. Kagbhasundi to Garuda - Garuda is deluded by ego. Shivji directs him to Kagbasundi to  hear the Ram story, which helps in overcoming this great vice. 3. Yajnavalkya to Bharadvaja 4. Tulasidasji to saints  Shivji with a desire to hear the Ram naam and katha reach Agastya muni's ashram. Sati too full of herself is unable to grasp even a single word said by the great sage. On the way to Kailash, she stops to test if Shri Ram is actually Par Bramha. Lord gives her a glimpse of his immense power. As she turns into Sita for a while, Lord Shiv is unable to take Sati as his wife. He enters deep mediation. 

Ramcharitmanas Baalkand 3

Ramcharitmanas Baalkand Session 2 From beginning to Dona 3a and from after Doha 7d till before Doha 19

Bhaj Govindam Verse 3

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